Dignity of the Human Person for the Classroom

Why is human dignity important? How is it jeopardised? What can be done to protect and enhance human dignity?

This short course will explore the notion of human personhood as a means of valuing ‘equality’ as well as ‘uniqueness’ involved in matters pertaining to human dignity. Additionally the possibilities inherent to thinking of dignity as gift exchange will be investigated. Finally the idea of human dignity will be clarified in dialogue with theoretical positions about being human as well as everyday practices of interaction between humans that jeopardise individual and communal dignity.

Course 7 – which is endorsed by South African Council for Educators (SACE) for Professional Development (PD) points – is offered by Dr Jaco KRUGER, head of the department of Philosophy at St Augustine.

The Course will be run over single day, 3 September (08h00 – 17h00).

Dates and Times

‘Dignity of the Human Person’ for Teachers

3 September

09h00 - 17h00

Having pre-registered, on first morning of the course, please arrive between 8h30 and 9h00 for physical registration – during which time tea and coffee will be provided. (Tea and coffee will also be provided for the mid-morning and mid-afternoon breaks; participants will make their own lunch arrangements).

To register for this short course, please complete the online registration form below:

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I hereby acknowledge that I understand that running of particular courses is subject to a minimum number of participants and will be confirmed only shortly before the beginning of the course. In case of cancellation, applicants will be reimbursed.